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Phase-Out of Albuterol CFC Metered-Dose Inhalers
Albuterol metered dose inhalers (MDIs) that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) are no longer sold in the United States as of December 31, 2008. This page provides information on the phase-out and the alternatives.
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Albuterol Phase-Out
Transition from CFC Propelled Albuterol Inhalers to HFA Propelled Albuterol Inhalers: Questions and Answers Transition from Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Propelled Albuterol Inhalers to Hydrofluroalkane (HFA) Propelled Albuterol Inhalers
PodcastFDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers Now [ARCHIVED]
FDA new release (5/30/2008)Public Health Advisory: National Transition from Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Propelled Albuterol Inhalers to Hydrofluroalkane (HFA) Propelled Albuterol Inhalers
8/28/2008Albuterol Inhalers: Time to Transition
Albuterol Consumer Article (5/30/2008)- Important Information For Users Of Albuterol CFC Inhalers
Making the Switch: Prepare your patients for the phase-out of CFC-propelled albuterol inhalers
(FDA article in Pharmacy Today, 11/2008)Letter to Pharmacists about Albuterol Transition (PDF - 44KB)
8/29/2008Letter to Schools about Albuterol Transition (PDF - 71KB)
6/23/2008
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Regulatory Documents
Final Rule - Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances: Removal of Essential-Use Designations
April 4, 2005FDA Publishes Final Rule on Chlorofluorocarbons in Metered Dose Inhalers
FDA Talk Paper (March 2005)Questions and Answers on Final Rule of Albuterol MDI’s
March 2005Pulmonary and Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee, June 10, 2004, meeting transcript (PDF - 431KB)
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